Valve has confirmed a significant price increase for its Steam Machine, attributing it to the ongoing RAMpocalypse which has quadrupled memory costs. The console's starting price is now $1,049, excluding the Steam Controller. Engineers indicated this hike is comparable to the 45% increase seen on the Steam Deck in May 2026, suggesting the Steam Machine might have originally been priced around $729.91. Despite its higher cost compared to the PlayStation 5 Pro, the Steam Machine offers PC-like flexibility and access to a user's existing Steam library, though its appeal may be limited by the price and performance differences. AI
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